Flying Armbar
Jumping entry directly into an armbar (juji gatame) from standing: the attacker controls one arm, jumps and swings a leg over the opponent's head, and falls to the mat to finish the elbow lock — ofte…
- Judo: Tobi juji gatame
- Japanese: 飛び十字固め
- BJJ: Flying Armbar, Flying Juji Gatame
Elbow is attacked at speed with the attacker's full bodyweight, and the fall brings both athletes down uncontrolled — risk to the defender's elbow and, on a failed entry, to either athlete's head/neck.
Primary risk to: Receiver (uke)
Legality by ruleset
- IBJJF (Gi) Unknown
- IBJJF (No-Gi) Unknown
Unknown means no rule is on record — never assume legal. Always confirm against the official rulebook before competing.
Description
Jumping entry directly into an armbar (juji gatame) from standing: the attacker controls one arm, jumps and swings a leg over the opponent's head, and falls to the mat to finish the elbow lock — often from a guard-jump or a collar/sleeve grip in the clinch.
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